March 10, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 5
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Colon Cancer: Earlier Screening Guidelines
Upcoming Blood Drives
Patient Portal Expansion
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine, located at the end of the GI tract. Early cases of colon cancer begin with benign polyps that usually have no symptoms. Therefore, colonoscopy is recommended to screen for colon cancer and remove polyps before they transform into cancer. A Look at Athletic Trainers
Coping During a Crisis
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The American Cancer Society has updated their guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. Everyone should undergo screening at the age of 45 rather than 50. This lower age guideline is for people at average risk for colon cancer. Those with a high risk for colorectal cancer may be recommended to start screening before the age of 45. A colonoscopy is the best and most common screening test used to detect colon cancer in the large intestine. There are other options available for colon cancer screening. Patients may speak with their physician about other options.
In the News, Page 3 Kudos & Recognition, Page 5 New Faces, Page 6
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Upcoming Blood Drives Excela Health and the American Red Cross will be hosting two employee blood drives this spring. Excela Health employees are encouraged to participate and help patients in our community receive the lifesaving blood donations they need.
You can sign up to donate at one of the following events: • Tuesday, March 29 | Noon to 5:30 p.m. • Excela Square at Latrobe, Community Room • Friday, April 22 | 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Westmoreland Hospital, Memorial Conference Center Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. To schedule, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ExcelaSquareLatrobe for Latrobe or ExcelaWestmoreland for Westmoreland. You can also sign up for the American Red Cross RapidPass which will allow you to complete your paperwork registration before your appointment.
Patient Portal Expansion Excela Health now provides all of our patients, not just Excela Health Medical Group patients, access to their health information through a web-based patient portal powered by FollowMyHealth. Updates are being made to the tool which will enable patients to be automatically invited to join the portal after a hospital stay, hospital outpatient visit or lab test. For more information on the FollowMyHealth patient portal, visit ExcelaHealth.org/PortalFAQ
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March 10, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 5
A Look at Athletic Trainers Learn a few facts about Athletic Trainers and their importance to a sports program. Excela Health certified Athletic Trainers are located at multiple schools in the area including high school and college level.
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ATHLETIC TRAINING
What would permanent telehealth coverage mean for hospitals? 5 CIOs Answer Click here
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Add Diversity To Your Meals Are you stuck in a cooking rut and in need of some culinary inspiration? Think outside your cultural box and consider adding a few new and diverse food ingredients to your everyday meals!
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Upcoming Career Fair Invite friends and family to join the Excela Health Team! Excela Health Talent Acquisition will be at Westmoreland Mall (Near JCPenney, on the lower level) on March 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. Excela Health is currently hiring for a variety of clinical and non-clinical positions.
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Employee of the Month Congratulations to the following employees who have demonstrated their commitment to Excela Health’s mission. Latrobe Hospital Michelle Ludvik, RN, Medical Surgical Abbey View COVID-19 Testing Sherry Holzer, LPN, Occupational Medicine Stephanie Smith, MA, Occupational Medicine Julie Beatty, CMA, Occupational Medicine Robin Miller, CMA, Occupational Medicine Abby Lewis, PSA, Admin Float Pool
Nominate Someone for Employee of the Month Celebrate the accomplishments of those around you by nominating a co-worker for Employee of the Month! Individuals or teams are chosen based on a demonstration of a positive impact on our culture and work environment through Safety, Quality, Human Development, Productivity and Growth and Margin. Multiple awards are presented each month to employees across the health system.
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March Excela Perks Spring is upon us, and a new season of perks has arrived! Enjoy discounts from new partners like Dogtopia of Greensburg, Carson’s Tavern/Restaurant and 512 Coffee and Ice Cream café! Plus, don’t forget about all of the exciting, ongoing offers available! Must show Excela Health ID badge at time of purchase. Visit the Excela Health Perks Page for more information on how to redeem featured perks. Please be sure to abide by all COVID-19 guidelines and regulations when using/participating in Excela Perks.
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March 10, 2022 | Volume 5 | Issue 5
Coping During a Crisis As a reminder, in addition to counseling services Washington EAP Services is filled with timely and current resources. A variety of resources are currently availble in regards to the unrest currently affecting the world. After you login, the main picture changes to offer a variety of information for both the current news and the monthly theme.
Online seminar: • Remaining Resilient During a Crisis
Articles: • Managing Anxiety in Times of National or International Tension • Coping with Crisis in the Media (Part 1) • Coping with Crisis in the Media (Part 2) • Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Violent Events • Plus, resources that can help loved ones in Ukraine Login to Work-Life with company code ‘Excela’ to get started. Resources are updated frequently and the content changes as additional information becomes available.
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Kudos & Recognition Nevin Baker, DO, FACC, FSCAI My heart doctor and he is the best around! Facebook
National Athletic Training Month | Employee Appreciation Day, 3/4 | Registered Dietician Nutritionist Day, 3/10 | Patient Safety Awareness Week, 3/13 to 3/19 | Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week, 3/14 to 3/20 | Health Care HR Professionals Week, 3/15 to 3/19 | National Doctors’ Day, 3/30 | Anesthesia Tech Week, 3/29 to 4/4
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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health Frick Hospital
Food and Nutrition Services Carolyn Leonard, Nutrition Services Specialist Laboratory Services Jessica Armstrong, Laboratory Technologist Emily Cottle, Phlebotomist
Latrobe Hospital
Emergency Department Juliana Flannery, RN Environmental Services Jocelyn Kutzer, Environmental Services Technician Imaging Services Alexandra Raible, Ultrasound Technologist Pharmacy Tiffany Mottle, Pharmacy Technician
Westmoreland Hospital
Administration Samantha Sanders, Paralegal, Litigation Central Processing Katie Colon, Central Service Technician Education Patricia Orr, Executive Assistant Emergency Department Lindsay Walker, Technical Partner Inpatient Physical Therapy Kelli Shaffer, Speech Pathologist Medical Surgical Unit 4D Katelyn Bagley, BSN Bret Martucci I, Technical Partner Alexander Urbani, Technical Partner Outpatient Rehabilitation Krista Albright, Physical Therapist Assistant Duane Ridley, Occupational Therapist Patient Transport Joshua Darisme, Patient Transporter PCU 1D Ashley Stefanek, Technical Partner PCU 2D Monica Luddington, Technical Partner
Excela Health Medical Group
Administrative Float Pool Aubrey Giles, RN Susan Palmiscno, Patient Services Associate Christina Quinn, RN Cardiology Zoe Martin, RN Family Medicine Blairsville Mia Daugherty, Certified Medical Assistant Connellsville Brittany McFadden, Patient Services Associate Jeannette Family Medicine Sedona Poliak I, Medical Assistant Greensburg Family Medicine Kourtni Brunner, Office Supervisor General Surgery Greensburg Chloe Rosso, Physician Assistant Orientation Intensivists Christopher Curran, Physician Assistant Orientation Obstetrics and Gynecology Excela Square at Latrobe Shannon McClain, Certified Medical Assistant Excela Square at Norwin Madelyn Magda, Medical Assistant Greensburg Diana Dryburgh, Certified Medical Assistant Osteoporosis Clinic Cecilia Fetty, Patient Services Associate
Home Care & Hospice
Administration Erica Gess, Patient Accounts Representative Amanda Raccor, Patient Accounts Representative Shari Stillitano, Medical Secretary
Caregivers
West Place Elaine Friend, Van Driver
Excela Square at Latrobe Imaging Services Ashlee Puc, Ultrasound Technologist
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